2.1 Course Offerings
The program consists of three required courses completed across the academic year:
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Course
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Semester
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Credits
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Description
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BH-259: Behavioral Health Foundation 1
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Summer
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1
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An introductory course that orients students to the behavioral health system, the paraprofessional role, and expectations for professional conduct and learning.
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BH-260: Behavioral Health Foundation 2
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Fall
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4
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A semester-length course emphasizing applied learning, communication skills, ethics, boundaries, and foundational knowledge of mental health and substance use conditions.
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BH-261: Behavioral Health Internship
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Spring
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4
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A supervised fieldwork experience paired with reflective seminars and completion of a capstone project demonstrating readiness for entry-level practice.
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Courses are delivered using a hybrid format that may include in-person sessions, online learning, simulations, group activities, and supervised clinical experiences.